During the first week of June of this year, cattle
from two different ranches in north Lakeland were shot
and kill by unknown suspect(s). The A.D. Combee Ranch,
off of Moore Road, had two cows shot and killed
apparently from the roadway.

In a similiar fashion on
the same night, three cows were killed on a ranch
operated by Earlow Costine off of State Road 33, near
Combee Road.

D/S Ron Coleman of the Polk County Sheriffs
Office, Agricultural Unit, is in charge of the
investigation.

A reward of up to $1,000 may be awared for information
leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect or
suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact
Polk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS. Anonymity
is Guaranteed!

A reward of up to $1,000 may be awarded for
information leading to the arrest or indictment of a
suspect or suspects. Anyone with information is asked to
contact Polk County Crime Stoppers at1-800-226-TIPS.Anonymity is Guaranteed!